---
title: "PE25/09_Ethical research platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d054"
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# PE25/09_Ethical research platform

Buyer: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d054

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## Summary

Anglia Ruskin University, a public authority and sub-central government body located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "PE25/09_Ethical research platform." This initiative, primarily categorised under the "goods" sector, involves the provision of an online research ethics platform and research costing services. The direct award method was employed, marking the completion of the procurement stage by bypassing competitive bidding, to continue a solution offered by an existing supplier, Worktribe Ltd, based in Bristol. The contract, valued at £615,000 gross, was signed on November 27, 2025, and will run until November 26, 2028, with the option for two additional 12-month extensions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software solutions, specifically those offering comprehensive online platforms for research and ethics management. Companies of all sizes, particularly those with established systems and expertise in large-scale software implementations, can find growth potential by meeting the needs of public sector institutions like universities. By focusing on the specific requirements set out by Anglia Ruskin University, businesses can leverage this contract to build a reputation within the academic sector and capture further opportunities in similar procurement ventures.

## Notice

Provision of online research ethics platform and research costing.

### Procurement Information

Repeat and extension of solution provided by existing supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085640-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £512,000 |
| Contracts value | £512,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKTRIBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 09:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085640-2025
- 31 Oct 2025 at 15:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070198-2025
- 21 Oct 2025 at 07:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066929-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085640-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070198-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066929-2025
  21st October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aru.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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